High IQ: meet the brightest celebrities in the world -

Actors, singers, politicians, comedians, and sportsmen—there are many stars who can claim above-average IQs. Perhaps their high scores are the secret to their success in their respective disciplines. 

Do you want to know who the brightest stars are? Click on to find out! 

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Jodie Foster - The star has an IQ of 132. She learned to read at the age of three and can speak more than four languages. In addition, in 1997, the actress received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Yale University (United States).

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Vladimir Putin -

The current president of Russia has an IQ of 127. He may not be a popular figure, but no one can deny his cunning.

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Tom Brady - In addition to being one of the best American football players of all time, Tom Brady also has above-average intelligence. He has an IQ of 135.

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Madonna - It's no surprise that the iconic singer used to have good grades in school. She has an IQ of 140.

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Steve Martin - The award-winning actor has a talent for acting, magic, and comedy. Maybe his IQ of 142 has something to do with it.

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Sharon Stone - The American actress has an IQ of 154, making her another gifted actress when it comes to intelligence.

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Shakira - The Colombian singer has an IQ of 140. She is also fluent in several languages, including Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French.

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James Franco - The American actor has an impressive IQ of 130. He also studied at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Rowan Atkinson - The iconic Mr. Bean has an impressive IQ of 178. He's a real genius!

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Quentin Tarantino - The American filmmaker has no college degree, but has an IQ of 160, one of the highest on the list.

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Oprah Winfrey - The iconic presenter has an IQ of 136. She has received several honorary degrees, including a doctorate from Duke University (2009) and one from Harvard University (2013).

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Nicole Kidman - The Australian has an IQ of 132. Nicole Kidman studied at the Victoria College of Art in Australia.

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Natalie Portman - The Israeli actress has an IQ of 140. She has a psychology degree from Harvard University and speaks five languages.

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Meryl Streep - The actress has above-average intelligence with an IQ of 143. She holds several degrees, including an honorary degree from Harvard University (2010).

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Matt Damon - In addition to being an excellent actor, he is also very intelligent. The American actor has an IQ of 160, one of the highest among these famous celebrities.

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Masi Oka - The Japanese-American actor and programmer is a true genius and has an IQ of 180.

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Marilyn Monroe - The legendary actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) had an IQ of 168. Not just a pretty face, right?

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Lisa Kudrow - The American actress and comedian has an IQ of 154. The star has a Bachelor of Science degree from Vassar College in New York.

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Kesha - The singer has an IQ of 140. She is yet another star who seems to have been born with the gift of intelligence.

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Kate Beckinsale - The British actress makes the list of bright celebrities with an IQ of 132.

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Alicia Keys - In addition to having an impressive voice, the American singer also has an IQ well above average at 154 points.

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Ashton Kutcher - The American actor is another genius of the entertainment world and has an impressive IQ of 160.

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Bill Gates - The famous business magnate has a resounding IQ of 160. It is not by chance that such a genius founded Microsoft.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger - Not only does he have big muscles, he also has a huge IQ of 135. Schwarzenegger holds a degree in international marketing of fitness from the University of Wisconsin-Superior (United States).

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Bill Clinton - The former president of the United States is another famous personality with above-average intelligence. His IQ is 137.

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Cindy Crawford - The American top-model and actress has an IQ of 154. 

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Albert Einstein - The German physicist Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a true genius and the mastermind behind the theory of general relativity. He had an IQ of 160.

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Aisha Tyler - The actress is best known for starring in the TV shows 'Friends,' 'CSI,' '24,' and 'Ghost Whisperer.' She has an incredible IQ of 156.

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Conan O'Brien - The iconic comedian has an IQ of 160. He won a writing contest and in 2011 was awarded a PhD in Arts from Dartmouth College (United States).

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Courteney Cox - The actress is another bright star with an IQ of 122.

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Emma Watson -

The eternal 'Hermione' has an IQ of 138. In 2014, the iconic actress received her diploma and is now a graduate of English Literature from Brown University in the United States.

Source: (IQ Test Prep)

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